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Idaho Republicans vow to fight same-sex marriage, despite huge costs

GOP willing to spend money to fight equality, calling it 'a wise use of funds'

Republicans in Idaho have vowed to defend the states ban on same-sex marriage from legal challenges, as four couples are taking their case to the federal court.

The lawsuit comes after the US Supreme Court made rulings in June last year that reinforce the legal status of same-sex marriages.

The four couples, aided by local attorneys and the National Centre For Lesbian Rights contest that the state ban on same-sex marriage is against the US constitutions guarantees of equal protection and due process.

It is believed the legal battle could be costly to the state. However, Republicans are confident the challenge to the state’s ban will fail, and are more than happy to spend money to keep equal marriage out of Idaho.